Itanagar, Mar 13: The state Department of Finance, Planning, and Investment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) to facilitate academic research and consultancy for evaluating the implementation and impact of key state welfare schemes.
Under the agreement, RGU will conduct an evaluation study on seven of the Chief Minister’s Flagship Schemes, including the Mukhya Mantri Nasha Mukti Yojana, Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Rogi Kalyan Kosh, Chief Minister Health Emergency Life Protection Services, Chief Minister Yuva Kaushal Yojana, Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme, and Jan Sunwai Programme/Sarkar Aap Ke Dwar/Seva Aap Ke Dwar. The study aims to assess their implementation, effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
The MoU was signed by secretary RK Sharma on behalf of the state government, and registrar of RGU, NT Rikam.
Sharma informed that the state government has allocated the required funds to support the initiative, as per the budget estimate submitted to the government. He expressed confidence that the collaboration would provide critical insights into governance, service delivery, and policy assessment.
Rikam highlighted the importance of research in shaping evidence-based policymaking and improving the efficiency of state welfare programs.
RGU finance officer Otem Padung noted that the agreement strengthens the research ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh, ensuring that government schemes achieve their intended outcomes in a transparent and effective manner.
